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Monitor Decasing questions
stephenp1983:
I have a 15 inch crt computer monitor that I am thinking about decasing for a project. I know messing with a monitor is dangerous, so what should I watch out for when removing the casing. Also how much would it take off by decasing it?
psychotech:
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Actually, it's not that dangerous as long as you remember to keep your hands off the (red) big wires. I've successfully de-cased a couple of the old 17" & 19" CRT monitors with no difficulties. Space savings depend on your monitor and its installation.. Anything from half an inch to a couple of inches.. ?
One example of decasing the monitor here.. http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=61679.msg614554#msg614554
All the best. Beware :)
psycho.
sealslayer:
You'll gain around a inch or so around the edges of the monitor screen but not that much at the rear if it has a shielded cage, you can always take it off if you wish but most of the time the circuit boards are attached to the cages.
You may want to discharge it to be on the safe side.
http://www.instantarcade.com/discharge.php
stephenp1983:
Does it take any or much weight off the monitor or is it more for just savings space?
sealslayer:
No not much weight at all, I only de-case mine to get access to the four bolts on the front of the monitor to mount it and to save space.
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